Community and calendar briefs for Aug. 2, 2014

Published: Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10:56 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10:56 p.m.

Teen charged with stealing cellphone

A teenager who sheriff’s deputies said stole a phone that belonged to a school official and used the phone to access the Internet and take pictures of himself and his friends has been arrested and charged with grand theft.

A dean at Horizon Academy accidentally dropped her phone and a student took it before she realized the phone was missing, deputies said.

The phone was later recovered and the victim was able to identify the juvenile from items left on the phone, authorities said. On Friday, detective Adrian Lewis interviewed the teen, who admitted to taking the phone and using it. He was charged with grand theft and taken to the juvenile assessment center for processing.

2 accused of theft from local Goodwill

A couple has been arrested, accused of stealing multiple items from the Goodwill drop-off site in late July.

On July 28, an official at Goodwill, at 2830 SW 27th Ave., told Officer Joseph Marcum of the Ocala Police Department that he was reviewing security footage from the day before when he noticed that a blue Mazda drove up to the donation drop- off point and a man and woman got out of the car and took large bags of donated items along with a stroller, a wooden towel rack and other items donated to the organization and placed them in the car. The vehicle then drove away.

Marcum identified the owner of the car as Stephanie Lynn Ramos, 28. The officer went to Ramos’ residence, where a man, later identified as 41-year-old Dennis Luis Ramos, told him that he stole the unwanted merchandise, not his wife.

The couple gave some of the goods to the officer, which were then returned to Goodwill.

A warrant for Ramos’ arrest was obtained by the officer, and the two were arrested by a sheriff’s deputy on Friday for retail petit theft.

Pepper spray foils a would-be robber

A pizza restaurant employee was punched in the face and cut with some type of object by a man who tried robbing her on Saturday morning, according to Ocala police.

OPD officers were told that the victim was going to her vehicle so she could make a deposit when she was approached by a man poking something into her back. She said the man spun her around and demanded cash.

The woman grabbed her keys that had a pepper-spray cannister attached and sprayed at the would-be robber but missed, police said. The man punched her in the face and cut her with an unknown object. She then managed to pepper-spray the suspect, who ran off empty-handed, officials said.

The incident occurred in front of the Pizza Hut at 3815 E. Silver Springs Blvd. shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The woman suffered a busted lip and a cut arm, officials said.

Authorities were told that the armed robber was a black male, dressed in all black, approximately 5-foot-10 and about 300 pounds.

Anyone with information about this incident can call OPD at 369-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, text a tip to 274637 using keyword 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.

Man charged with exposing self to kid

A convicted felon was arrested Friday on a warrant in which he’s accused of exposing himself in front of a 7-year-old girl.

Jeremy Anderson, 35, was taken into custody by a Marion County sheriff’s deputy and transported to the Marion County Jail.

Anderson was charged with lewd and lascivious exhibition in front of a minor.

On Tuesday, a man told Officer Jorge Fernandez of the Ocala Police Department that Anderson had exposed himself to his daughter.

The girl told Fernandez that she was in the living room watching Anderson playing with his phone when he got up, stood in front of her, pulled down his pants and rubbed his private area.

The girl said Anderson never touched her.

A warrant was obtained for Anderson’s arrest.

State records show Anderson was released from prison in February 2010 after serving time for attempted murder and robbery.

<p><b>Teen charged with stealing cellphone</b></p><p>A teenager who sheriff's deputies said stole a phone that belonged to a school official and used the phone to access the Internet and take pictures of himself and his friends has been arrested and charged with grand theft.</p><p>A dean at Horizon Academy accidentally dropped her phone and a student took it before she realized the phone was missing, deputies said.</p><p>The phone was later recovered and the victim was able to identify the juvenile from items left on the phone, authorities said. On Friday, detective Adrian Lewis interviewed the teen, who admitted to taking the phone and using it. He was charged with grand theft and taken to the juvenile assessment center for processing.</p><p> </p><p><b>2 accused of theft from local Goodwill </b></p><p>A couple has been arrested, accused of stealing multiple items from the Goodwill drop-off site in late July.</p><p>On July 28, an official at Goodwill, at 2830 SW 27th Ave., told Officer Joseph Marcum of the Ocala Police Department that he was reviewing security footage from the day before when he noticed that a blue Mazda drove up to the donation drop- off point and a man and woman got out of the car and took large bags of donated items along with a stroller, a wooden towel rack and other items donated to the organization and placed them in the car. The vehicle then drove away.</p><p>Marcum identified the owner of the car as Stephanie Lynn Ramos, 28. The officer went to Ramos' residence, where a man, later identified as 41-year-old Dennis Luis Ramos, told him that he stole the unwanted merchandise, not his wife.</p><p>The couple gave some of the goods to the officer, which were then returned to Goodwill.</p><p>A warrant for Ramos' arrest was obtained by the officer, and the two were arrested by a sheriff's deputy on Friday for retail petit theft.</p><p> </p><p><b>Pepper spray foils a would-be robber </b></p><p>A pizza restaurant employee was punched in the face and cut with some type of object by a man who tried robbing her on Saturday morning, according to Ocala police.</p><p>OPD officers were told that the victim was going to her vehicle so she could make a deposit when she was approached by a man poking something into her back. She said the man spun her around and demanded cash.</p><p>The woman grabbed her keys that had a pepper-spray cannister attached and sprayed at the would-be robber but missed, police said. The man punched her in the face and cut her with an unknown object. She then managed to pepper-spray the suspect, who ran off empty-handed, officials said.</p><p>The incident occurred in front of the Pizza Hut at 3815 E. Silver Springs Blvd. shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The woman suffered a busted lip and a cut arm, officials said.</p><p>Authorities were told that the armed robber was a black male, dressed in all black, approximately 5-foot-10 and about 300 pounds.</p><p>Anyone with information about this incident can call OPD at 369-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, text a tip to 274637 using keyword 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.</p><p> </p><p><b>Man charged with exposing self to kid </b></p><p>A convicted felon was arrested Friday on a warrant in which he's accused of exposing himself in front of a 7-year-old girl.</p><p>Jeremy Anderson, 35, was taken into custody by a Marion County sheriff's deputy and transported to the Marion County Jail.</p><p>Anderson was charged with lewd and lascivious exhibition in front of a minor.</p><p>On Tuesday, a man told Officer Jorge Fernandez of the Ocala Police Department that Anderson had exposed himself to his daughter.</p><p>The girl told Fernandez that she was in the living room watching Anderson playing with his phone when he got up, stood in front of her, pulled down his pants and rubbed his private area.</p><p>The girl said Anderson never touched her.</p><p>A warrant was obtained for Anderson's arrest.</p><p>State records show Anderson was released from prison in February 2010 after serving time for attempted murder and robbery.</p><p>CALENDAR</p><p><i>TODAY</i></p><p> </p><p>SALON-A-THON: Jalen's Journey, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Relexions of You, 106 SE Fort King St., Ocala. Fundraiser to benefit family as their 9-year-old son undergoes brain cancer treatments. (622-1475)</p><p> </p><p>LIVE MUSICAL: “13,” 2 p.m., Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. $15 adults, $13 subscribers, $8 full-time students. (236-2274 or www.ocalacivictheatre.com)</p><p>YOGA: Free Yoga in the Park, 2 p.m., Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave., Ocala. (401-3916)</p><p> </p><p>GOSPEL CONCERT: Contemporary and traditional, gospel artist Latorria Chatman, 5 p.m., Ed Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St., Ocala. Free. (342-5394)</p><p> </p><p>HOMECOMING CELEBRATION: Festivities with vendors, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Orange Lake Community Park, 5920 NW 185th St., Reddick. Free. (425-7740)</p><p> </p><p>DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Games; stratified open, 1:30 p.m. today; stratified non-life masters, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays; stratified open and stratified non-life masters, 10:15 p.m. Wednesdays; and stratified open, 10:15 a.m. Thursdays. Ocala Duplicate Bridge Club, 516 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala. (629-3322 or www.bridgescore.com/ocaladbc)</p><p> </p><p>ADULT WORKSHOP: "I've Got Rhythm" adult tap class, ages 15 plus, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. $30 five weeks or $10 drop-in rate. (236-2274)</p><p> </p><p>YOGA: Noon, Power Yoga Ocala, 3315 E. Silver Springs Blvd. (www.poweryogaocala.com or 361-3619)</p><p> </p><p><i>MONDAY</i></p><p> </p><p>AMPUTEE SUPPORT: Free amputee support group, 5 p.m., HealthSouth Rehabilitation, 2275 SW 22 Lane, Ocala. (282-4065)</p><p> </p><p>SWIMMING CLASSES: Provides information about drowning prevention methods for children at least 3 years old, Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center, 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m., 2390 SE 36th Ave., Ocala. (401-3978 or rkirby@ocalafl.org)</p><p> </p><p>SWEET ADELINES: Summer Springs Barbershop Chorus, 1 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 5730 28th St., Ocala. (624-2887)</p><p> </p><p>T.O.P.S.: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, 5 p.m., Fort King Presbyterian Church, 13 NE 36th Ave., Ocala. (625-6795)</p><p> </p><p>TEA PARTY OF MARION COUNTY: 7 p.m., First Love Church, 2529 N. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. (219-5783 or www.teapartymcf.com)</p><p> </p><p>BIG SUN: Barbershop Chorus, 6:30 p.m., Ocala West Methodist Church, 9330 SW 105th St., Ocala. (804-7464)</p><p> </p><p>COUNTRY MUSIC: Live country music and jam with John Thomas and the Ramblin' Fever Band, 6 p.m. Mondays, Oxford Community Center, 4027 Main St., Oxford. $5. (560-7946)</p><p> </p><p>VETERAN MINISTRY: Christian outreach for veterans by veterans offering counseling, Bible study and prayer meeting, 7 p.m., Ocala Ritz Veterans Village, 111 NE 12th Ave., Ocala. (685-1138 or shookpointman@aol.com)</p><p> </p><p>B.E.A.R.: Be Excited About Reading, 4 to 6 p.m., Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon. (438-2520)</p><p> </p><p>ROTARY: Ocala Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., lunch 11:45 a.m., College of Central Florida, Ewers Century Center, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala. (425-9743 or www.ocalarotaryclub.com)</p><p> </p><p>To submit a listing, send an email message to calendar@starbanner.com.</p>